A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9040616 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 98022962 epoch_slot_no: 218162 block_no: 9040439 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 83041 time: 2023-07-17 10:20:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb1e290e5a7393d68d724890df4ceb3962d5eb1c2909763633a373704cf8d098Block Operator
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